§ 303 Fee Refund Conditions

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•You can get your money back if the service you paid for can't be done, and it's not your fault.
•You can ask for your money back if you change your mind before the service starts.
•You can get a refund if you paid too much, paid twice, or paid by mistake.

Example

You pay a fee to get your car inspected, but the inspection center closes down before your appointment.

Since the inspection can't happen and it's not your fault, you can get your money back.

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§ 303 Fee Refund Conditions

A refund may be made in whole or in part in any of the following instances: (a) The purpose for a fee cannot lawfully be accomplished for the person that paid the fee through no fault of such person. (b) A refund of a fee is requested by the payer before any examination or inspection has been performed or service rendered by the department for the payer. (c) The payment of a fee, assessment, or tax represents an overpayment, payment in duplicate, payment in error in law, or payment through error of the payer or the department. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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refund fee overpayment payment in error

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 303.

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